Technical Writer I TTWCS (Contingent)
About The Position
The Technical Writer I revises or writes standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment. This worker receives technical direction from supervisor or senior writer, notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details manufacturer's catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment. This writer may have access to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail. This worker organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology, may maintain records and files of work and revisions, select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material, assist in laying out material for publication arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material; may assist in writing speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases, and may specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience authoring technical manuals.
- High School Diploma
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of technical and management personnel.
- Must be able to maintain a Secret US DoD security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience with development of Tomahawk Weapons Control System technical documentation products.
Responsibilities
- Revises or writes standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications.
- Receives technical direction from supervisor or senior writer.
- Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Maintains records and files of work and revisions.
- Selects photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
- Assists in laying out material for publication arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material.
- Assists in writing speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases.
- Specializes in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.
Benefits
- Health Insurance - Centurum provides insurance for employee and dependent in a comprehensive package. Coverage for vision care is included. This option is available on a cost-sharing basis.
- Dental Insurance - Available in conjunction with Health Insurance for an additional cost. Provides oral maintenance care for employee and dependent.
- Basic Life Insurance - Company provided benefit for all full-time employees.
- Supplemental Life Insurance - Optional life insurance coverage to employees at group rates.
- Dependant Life Insurance - Optional coverage for dependents at a group rate.
- Long Term Disability Insurance - Optional coverage available to employees at group rates.
- Vacation and Sick Leave - Leave accrual is determined by length of service.
- Holidays - The company observes ten paid holidays each year.
- Retirement 401(k) Plan - Centurum’s corporate benefits package includes 401K with a company bi-weekly match and a year-end profit sharing company match for all eligible employees. Investments can be made into selected funds under this plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
